FinTech

'If we cannot fill vacancies and source talented people, the potential for growth will be stymied,' says ScotlandIS chief executive Karen Meechan. Picture: Rebecca Holmes Photography.

Scots tech sector has 'stabilised' - with increased exports and plans to hire

The upcoming event will see a focus on climate finance as a panel of industry leaders in FinTech, climate, data and investment meet to consider ‘ESG: Investor expectations and the opportunities for FinTech to support ESG developments’

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FinTech Scotland was established to encourage financial innovation, collaboration and inclusion as part of broader digital economy objectives.

FinTech Scotland roadmap: 'Collaboration and innovation changing people’s lives'

Aveni specialises in natural language processing that analyses regulated companies’ customer interactions such as call recordings and other digital communications. Picture: contributed.

Interview: investment expert Colin Clark on his move into AI-harnessing fintech

Nicola Anderson, boss of FinTech Scotland, cheered the UK Government supporting the 'high-growth potential of fintech innovation in Glasgow. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Innovation in Scots fintech boosted as UK bankrolls pioneering Glasgow project

BR-DGE's targets now include boosting its ranks, and undertaking another fundraise to fuel its growth trajectory. Picture: contributed.

Interview: how fintech BR-DGE's CEO Thomas Gillan is targeting global traction

Dr Lesley Sawers OBE on creating places people love to live in the 21st century

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Innovation, academia and fintech firms are working together to produce success for Scotland, says Mary MacPherson of EY

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To protect customers against fraud, financial services firms need to stay ahead of the curve on compliance

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Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons, Nicola Sturgeon and Chris Hayward, policy chairman at the City of London Corporation, pictured in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh visit: Chris Hayward, policy chairman, City of London Corporation

Mr White-Thomson says a key priority for him now is empowering the retail investor. Picture: contributed.

How Charles White-Thomson moved from platoon commander to eventual Saxo UK CEO

Richard Rowney, group CEO of the Nucleus Group.

Fintech with major Edinburgh and Glasgow presence unveils £242m takeover

Chief executive Jason Allen: 'At Activpayroll, we are targeting long-term sustainable growth.' Picture: Iain McLean

Scots fintech firm ramps up Asia Pacific presence with 'strategic' acquisition

Good advice supports a healthy fintech ecosystem in Scotland, enabling the sector to evolve and thrive

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What's next for Scotland's fintech sector?

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Fintech focus: Onwards and upwards as investment remains strong

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Fintech focus: New money makes the world go round

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Fintech focus: Pointing out priorities to help the industry prosper

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The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.

Edinburgh fintech firm ranked fastest-growing tech company in Scotland

'I’ve followed Aveni closely since it was founded in 2018, so it was a role I was delighted to accept,' says Mr Clark. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh fintech Aveni names former Standard Life exec Colin Clark as chairman

Melinda Matthews-Clarkson, who is standing down as CEO of CodeClan. Picture: Erika Stevenson

Change at top as CodeClan CEO departs Scotland's digital skills academy

SFE's CEO Sandy Begbie welcomes Dufrain to the representative body for Scotland’s financial services industry. Picture: contributed.

Data firm Dufrain set to create 50 jobs at Edinburgh HQ after investment boost

Actuary Kevin Hollister founded Guiide to help people plan their retirement finances.

Glasgow fintech that helps people plan their retirement finances secures funds

CEO Jason Allen says the firm expects to 'continue to deliver strong results'. Picture: Iain McLean.

Paypacket-focused fintech Activpayroll sees own 'salary' jump with sales up 27%

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Scotland's growing fintech sector supported by new event series

Gordon McArthur, CEO of the London-listed firm, says it enters the new year with a 'record' sales pipeline. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Beeks Financial Cloud cheers 'fantastic' full-year trading performance

'There's never been a better time for a digital solution such as Know-it to support early-stage start-ups and entrepreneurs such as Scottish EDGE winners,' says the fintech's boss Lynne Darcey Quigley. Picture: contributed.

Fintech firm Know-it teams up with Scottish EDGE to support entrepreneurs

Wedo marks the fifth start-up by the businesswoman, who CV also includes being a singer-songwriter. Picture: contributed.

Fintech boss targeting unicorn status and beyond for freelancer-focused app Wedo

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Largest festival of fintech to address 'economic and social challenges'

Snugg is part of Scotland’s rapidly growing financial technology - fintech - community and is based in the Bayes Centre at the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh start-up raises £1.2 million to roll out 'eco platform' for homeowners

The 'grand party' is being hosted by innovative artist Trevor Jones. The fine art graduate and painter has worked at the intersection of art and technology for more than a decade,.

Hundreds to gather at Scottish castle for exclusive crypto and Bitcoin event

The lab will be based in TSB’s Edinburgh George Street headquarters, Henry Duncan House.

TSB joins forces with FinTech Scotland to launch Edinburgh 'innovation lab'

Mark Logan, author of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review. Picture: Chris Watt/Visual Media.

Bid to help Scottish fintechs harness £1bn global investment firepower potential

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The ClearScore Group says Edinburgh has been selected for its 'excellent talent base and world-class universities'. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography.

Capital gains as credit score firm ClearScore Group unveils Edinburgh jobs boost

Modulr founder and chief executive Myles Stephenson.

Fintech with major Edinburgh presence secures £83 million in funding

The future for Scotland’s technology sector

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New business concepts, branding or designs should be documented and confidentiality agreements sought to cover anyone in your organisation with knowledge of the idea

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Tech firms seeking backing need a seasoned advisor

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Louise Powrie of Core-Asset: 'The supercharging effect of Covid-19 resulted in an extreme stress test for the industry.' Picture: Sandie Knudsen

Hot jobs market threatens success of Scotland's fintech start-ups

In January, a report showed that Scotland had seen a surge in the number of companies focused on financial technology amid an acceleration in the move to a digital economy. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Fintech Scotland seals 'strategic partnership' with ATM pioneer NCR Corporation

'The prospects for Beeks have never been more promising,' says CEO Gordon McArthur. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Fintech Beeks bullish amid H1 revenue jump while profits dip due to investment

Financial technology, or fintech, has become a key growth area for the digital economy in Scotland. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

FinTech Scotland roadmap sets goal of adding 20,000 financial tech jobs

Beeks Financial Cloud Group chief executive Gordon McArthur.

Glasgow fintech Beeks hails £1.5m cloud contract with North American bank

Under the tie-up, companies involved in the FinTech Scotland cluster will have access to a broad range of cyber security services and expert advice. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

FinTech Scotland clamps down on cyber crime thanks to new partnership

CEO Stuart Lunn with Sir Sandy Crombie, chairman of LendingCrowd.

Edinburgh fintech LendingCrowd pledges £100 million to recovering SMEs

'The prospects for Beeks have never been more promising, and with a growing pipeline we are excited by the opportunity ahead,' says Beeks boss Gordon McArthur. Picture: Layton Thompson.

Glasgow-based fintech Beeks again ups revenue guidance after inking contract

'I’m motivated to join such a respected, disruptive and progressive company,' says Mr Ferguson. Picture: contributed.

New fintech CEO role for former Nucleus Financial boss David Ferguson

Podcast: A discussion with Nicola Anderson, CEO of FinTech Scotland

Stephen Ingledew and Nicola Anderson of industry cluster organisation FinTech Scotland.

Switch to digital economy sees surge in number of Scottish fintech firms

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How students are driving innovation in Scotland's fintech sector

There has been a boom in fintech development as more people conduct their financial affairs digitally. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Fintech firms urged to target boomers not Gen Z

Burness Paull, David Goodbrand (Jacket), Callum Sinclair and Caroline Stevenson. By Ian Georgeson Photography

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How Scotland's fintech sector has coped through the Covid-19 pandemic

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Why companies need to act now to get their ESG house in order

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In full: The Scotsman's Fintech Focus 2021

Edinburgh University, Business School, Fintech Prof Wendy Loretto, left, and Prof Tina Harrison. By Ian Georgeson Photography

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Stephen Ingledew and Nicola Anderson of FinTech Scotland.

Glasgow conference pushes button on fintech growth agenda

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